Premises liability claims may allow individuals to recover damages for injuries sustained on someone else's property. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages if the property owner acted recklessly or intentionally.
Read MoreAfter an accident, your injury lawyer should have you do many things to maximize your financial recovery from your injury. From documenting your accident and creating an injury diary, to working with your doctor and documenting your lost wages, there are many pieces to your economic recovery. You should consult with an lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to coordinate.
Read MoreUnderstanding premises liability is crucial for victims of injuries that occur on someone else's property. Pacific Injury Law Firm provides a comprehensive guide to this complex legal doctrine, which places responsibility on property owners for visitor injuries. The guide covers the definition, types of incidents, and how to assert your rights and seek compensation for damages.
Read MoreIn Oregon, the devastating reality of drunk driver accident injuries is a reality too many face. From physical trauma to emotional pain, these crashes can leave long-lasting impacts on victims and their families.
Read MoreYour liability coverage may include Personal Injury Protection ("PIP") or Medical Payments ("Med Pay") benefits. PIP provides a source of payment for YOUR medical bills and some of YOUR wage loss following an auto accident. Further, PIP is no-fault, meaning that it will begin paying on your injuries immediately, rather than waiting for liability to be determined. Similarly, Med Pay provides some coverage for YOUR medical bills. These are called "no-fault" coverages because they pay even if the accident is your fault.
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Read MoreDiscover how to prove negligence in a premises liability case with this informative blog post. Learn the importance of gathering evidence such as photographs, witness testimonies, incident reports, and expert opinions to strengthen your case. Consult with experienced attorneys at Pacific Injury Law Firm for guidance and representation in seeking compensation for injuries sustained on someone else's property.
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Read MoreOregon has created a law (ORS 20.080) which is intended to level the playing field for injured parties with smaller claims and to promote these injured parties’ ability to get legal counsel. Generally, the law accomplishes this by awarding lawyer fees to a party who successfully uses a lawyer to represent them in recovering their damages (medical costs, property losses, and other expenses including as lost wages). These fees for your lawyer are awarded if you make a demand for payment under $10,000.00, and the defendant (or their insurance company) declines the offer or offers less than you demand. If you subsequently are awarded more, you are also entitled to attorney fees under the law.
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